THE search for a missing college student has stretched into a second week, with loved ones becoming increasingly concerned for their safety.
Murry “Alexis” Foust, 22, was reported missing after they did not attend class at Northern Kentucky University on April 27.
Murry Foust was reported missing after they failed to show up for class at Northern Kentucky UniversityCredit: Facebook/Charlie King
Foust was last captured on surveillance footage wearing a backpack, which was later found at the universityCredit: Covington Police Department
A friend of Foust said this behavior is unlike themCredit: Covington Police Department
Foust, whose legal name is Alexis Marie, was last seen around 5:30pm on April 27 heading to NKU from Cincinnati, Ohio, Charlie King, a close friend of Foust, said in a Facebook post.
“Murry never made it to class and has been missing ever since,” King wrote.
“Concerns for their safety have arisen,” the Covington Police Department said in a statement on Friday.
The Covington Police Department released surveillance footage images on Saturday appearing to be the last known sighting of Foust, where they were seen walking with a yellow backpack in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington, a roughly 15 minute drive from Cincinnati.
Foust’s car was found near their apartment in Kentucky, and their bag was located at the university, King said.
The 22-year-old’s phone was also found at their apartment.
“At this time, there is no indication of foul play,” Covington police told The U.S. Sun on Monday.
King said Foust has a documented history of mental health disorders and takes medication.
“There is not a trace of Murry anywhere, and their friends, family, and one of my best friends who is their partner are all very worried,” King wrote on Facebook.
“Murry has never done this, and was in good spirits before they went missing.
“This behavior is unheard of for Murry, and we are all panicking.”
Foust is scheduled to graduate on Saturday with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from NKU’s College of Arts and Sciences, the university told The U.S. Sun.
NKU asked those with information to contact the Covington Police Department.
“We are deeply concerned and our thoughts are with their family, friends and all those impacted,” the university said in a statement to The U.S. Sun.
“The Covington Police Department is leading the investigation, and we are fully cooperating and supporting their efforts.”
The university also said there is “round-the-clock student support services” for anyone who needs.
The Covington Police Department told The U.S. Sun it has launched an extensive search utilizing drones, K9s, water search and rescue teams and the department’s investigators.
Eve Miller, a friend of Foust’s, told ABC affiliate WPCO, that friends searching for Foust are remaining hopeful.
“I think it’s really important for the community to look for someone when they’re missing,” Miller said.
“We don’t know what happened. They could be in danger.”
Foust’s father told the outlet that the college student has been seen as recently as Friday but has not been heard from.
Foust was last spotted wearing a t-shirt, a dark jacket, patterned pants and sneakers, per photos shared by the police.
They also have a few tattoos, including a ram skull on their upper arm, a depiction of a crucified Jesus Christ on one of their shins and a geometric striped pattern on their elbow.
Covington police have asked anyone who sees Foust to “call 911 immediately and notify authorities.”
Tips can be shared with Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Crime Stoppers at 513-356-3020 or directly with Covington detectives at 859-292-2234.